Ridge, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia Tasted July 2016

Tasted July 2016

This is an interesting wine because while there is good power the overall impression is one of restraint

This is also relatively fruity and if not especially elegant

This one is the hardest to taste today of this trio of 2012 Syrahs

dark raspberry

Ridge, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia Tasted July 2016The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Monte Bello Vineyard is composed of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, aged 17 months in American oak (35% new). It has a medium to deep ruby color with scents of blackcurrant, chocolate covered cherries, cedar, cigar box, red fruit sparks, dried flowers and blackcurrant bud plus notions of graphite and iron. Medium to full bodied, it offers wonderfully lush fruits and firmly